Our client BAE are looking for a Principal Project Engineer, who has the ability to carry out a full range of activities in support of project management, given responsibility for aspects of a project and facilitating the effective delivery of projects/programmes. * Support bid and tendering processes, gathering and compiling data. * Contribute to the development of project definitions. Support the development of project plans. * Prepare analyses and collate data (including determining the availability of resources) to support the effective development of more detailed plans. * Gather data, update project plans and generate project progress reports on behalf of the project manager. * Monitor, within defined frameworks and in assigned areas, activities carried out on projects/programmes to support their effective delivery. * Maintain project documentation. Identify and expedite actions to respond to issues and deviations from the contract. * Support the resolution of problems and issues to facilitate development of timely and effective solutions. * Deputising for the Project Leader as required. * Assist Control Account Managers in the Project Planning and Control Processes. * Identify and expedite actions to respond to issues and deviations from project plans. * Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to meet their requirements, and lead in swift resolution of major issues. * Support the Risk & opportunity Management processes. * To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation e.g. Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments etc. applicable to your particular work scope and to obey all HS&E rules and control measures. Additional Information Key Attributes * HNC / Certificate in Project Management or equivalent level of qualification * LCM Awareness/ Assessor * Specialist Professional Qualification/ Risk Certificate Level 1 * Submarines business processes Please be advised - Various Shifts & 7 day working arrangements may apply. Nightshift / Backshift or any other shift pattern that the business requires.